MANUFACTURED  BY 

ROCHESTER  OPTICAL  CO. 

Rochester,  N.  Y. 


DESCRIPTIVE  CATALOGUE 

AND 

PRICE  LIST 

OF  THE 

Photographic.  Apparatus, 

MANUFACTURED  BY 

ROCHESTER  OPTICAL  COMPANY, 
W.  F.  CARLTON, 

Proprietor  and  Manager. 

Specialty:  VIEW  CAMERAS  FOR  AMATEURS  AND  PROFESSIONALS. 

ROCHESTER,   N.   Y. : 

Rochester  Optical  Company,. 
11  and  13  aqueduct  street. 


June,  1889. 


To  OaR  GasroMERS. 


We  invite  a  careful  and  critical  examination  of  this  our  Annual 
Catalogue  of  Photographic  Apparatus  and  Materials,  which  we  have 
the  pleasure  to  offer. 

Our  goods  are  guaranteed  to  be,  in  every  particular,  exactly  as 
represented. 

Our  prices  will  always  be  found  as  low  as  possible  for  the  class 
of  goods. 

We  employ  only  skilled  workmen,  the  most  of  whom  have  been 
with  us  for  several  years  ;  we  use  nothing  but  selected  materials,  and 
as  all  our  apparatus  is  made  under  our  personal  supervision,  we  can 
say  without  hesitation  that  our  goods  are  unequaled  for  durability, 
workmanship,  accuracy,  and  excellence  of  finish. 

We  are  progressive  and  improve  our  apparatus  when  found  practi- 
cable, as  we  avail  ourselves  of  every  desirable  modification  of  apparatus. 
Should  these  changes  cause  a  slight  departure  from  the  printed  de- 
scription, it  will  be  for  the  better,  thus  adding  to  the  cost  of  produc- 
tion, which  we  voluntarily  assume  for  the  benefit  of  our  customers. 


Terms. 


Prices  given  are  net,  no  charge  for  boxing  or  cartage. 

Persons  unknown  to  us,  desiring  goods  sent  C.  O.  D.,  must  remit 
one-quarter  the  cost  with  the  order.  The  goods  will  then  be  sent  with 
the  privilege  of  inspection ;  should  the  goods  not  be  kept  we  will 
return  the  amount  of  remittance,  less  express  charges. 

Orders  for  shipment  by  freight  must  be  accompanied  by  full 
amount  of  invoice. 

We  pack  all  goods  with  the  utmost  care,  and  will  guarantee  the 
safe  arrival  of  all  goods  sent  by  freight  or  express. 

Small  parcels  which  do  not  contain  glass  can  be  sent  by  mail  if 
desired,  but  must  be  sent  at  risk  of  purchaser.  In  ordering  goods  sent 
by  mail,  postage  must  be  enclosed ;  otherwise  goods  will  be  sent  by 
express. 

In  ordering  goods,  please  state  how  to  ship.  Should  this  be  omit- 
ted we  will  use  our  discretion. 


View  Cameras. 


View  Cameras  being  our  specialty,  it  is  our  aim  to  arrive  as  near 
perfection  as  possible  in  their  construction.  They  are  made  as  light 
and  compact  as  possible  without  loss  of  strength  and  durability. 

IDEAL. 


REVERSIBLE   BACK  CAMERA. 


Fig.  1.  Fig.  2. 

The  Ideal  Camera  is  pronounced  by  all  to  be  one  of  the  best 
view  cameras  ever  placed  on  the  market.  It  is  the  result  of  much 
study  and  many  experiments,  made  with  the  view  of  producing  an  in- 
strument combining  all  the  qualities  required  in  a  View  Camera  for  the 
professional  or  amateur  photographer. 

It  is  made  from  selected  Honduras  mahogany,  finished  in  the  best 
possible  style,  and  has  all  latest  improvements.  We  have  spared 
no  pains  to  make  every  working  point  as  near  perfect  as  possible. 
The  camera  box  is  square,  the  back  being  reversible,  so  that  when  a 
view  be  wanted  either  horizontally  or  vertically  on  plate,  the 
change  can  be  effected  in  five  seconds  by  simply  reversing  the  back 
instead  of  the  entire  camera  box. 

The  ground  glass  frame  is  held  to  the  camera-back  by  two  springs 
which  allow  it  to  recede  so  as  to  insert  the  holder  between  the  ground 
glass  and  camera-back. 

It  has  rack  and  pinion  focusing  movement,  the  front  moving  for- 
ward leaving  the  back  always  stationary.  -When  the  focus  has  been 
obtained,  the  front  is  clamped  by  turning  an  independent  milled  head 
placed  inside  the  one  which  turns  the  pinion. 

The  metal  work  is  of  polished  and  lacquered  brass. 


Fig.  3. 

As  is  shown  in  the  cut,  the  bellows  is  cone  shape,  though  5x7 
and  above  are  made  with  front  wide  enough  for  stereoscopic  work. 

Our  method  of  applying  the  horizontal  swing  is  very  simple,  and 
it  takes  no  additional  room,  so  that  the  double  swing  Ideal  is  no  less 
compact  than  a  single  swing. 

The  bed  is  in  two  sections,  as,  with  a  lens  of  short  focus,  the 
extra  length  is  not  required. 

Taken  in  its  entirety  we  can  commend  the  Ideal  to  both  the  pro- 
fessional and  amateur  photographer. 

Sizes  up  to  and  including  6^  x  8^  are  made  same  as  Fig.  i,  while 
from  8x  10  to  11  x  14  are  made  same  as  Fig.  3.    14  x  17  and  larger  are 
made  with  back  focus  and  with  focusing  screw  instead  of  rack  and^ 
pinion. 

Price  includes  one  Perfection  Plate-holder  and  Canvas  Carrying  Case 
but  no  lens  or  tripod. 


SIZE  OF 

VIEW. 

SINGLE  SWING. 

DOUBLE 

SWING 

3^ 

X 

aVa 

$16  OO 

$iS 

OO 

4 

X 

5  , 

18  00 

20 

OO 

A% 

X 

20  00 

22 

OO 

5 

X 

7 

22  OO 

24 

OO 

5 

X 

8 

25  OO 

27 

OO 

6y2 

X 

28  CO 

3° 

OO 

8 

X 

10 

33  00 

36 

OO 

10 

X 

1 2 

36  CO 

40 

OO 

I  T 

X 

'4 

42  OO 

48 

00 

14 

X 

17 

56  00 

64 

OO 

17 

X 

20 

70  OO 

80 

OO 

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EXCELSIOR. 


Fig.  1.  Fig.  2. 


The  Excelsior  is  conceded  to  be  one  of  the  best  cameras  in  mar- 
ket in  many  respects,  combining  several  new  and  valuable  features. 

It  is  provided  with  reversible  back  similar  to  the  Ideal  to  which 
is  applied  our  spring  acting  ground  glass  frame,  the  holder  being  in- 
serted between  the  ground  glass  and  camera-back. 

It  is  made  of  selected  mahogany,  finished  in  the  best  possible 
style,  every  part  being  as  near  perfect  as  possible.  All  metal  parts  are 
made  of  brass,  polished  and  lacquered. 

To  use  the  vertical  swing,  both  sides  of  camera-back  are  moved 
from  the  rigid  frame  by  means  of  a  fine  rack  and  pinion  at  the  side  ; 
the  back  will  then  swing  and  can  be  clamped  in  any  position.  To  use 
horizontal  swing  one  side  only  is  moved,  the  other  remaining  station- 
ary. Owing  to  its  peculiar  construction  it*  is  made  with  double  swing 
only. 

Figure  i,  shows  camera  with  back  moved  from  the  rigid  frame 
and  swung  forward  at  top  ;  Figure  2,  shows  camera  folded. 

Price  includes  Canvas  Carrying  Case  and  one  Perfection  Holder, 
but  no  lens  or  tripod. 


SIZE  OF 

VIEW. 

PRICE. 

3JA  x 

$18  OO 

4  x 

5 

20  OO 

i%  x 

22  OO 

5  x 

7 

25  OO 

5  x 

8 

27  OO 

6^2  x 

30  OO 

8  x 

10 

35  00 

5 


THE 


UNIVERSAL. 


CAMERA   FULLY  EXTENDED. 


The  Universal  Camera  is  a  modified  English  pattern  and  is  the 
most  compact  camera  in  market,  the  5x8  being  but  2§  inches  thick 
when  folded  and  weighs  but  5  pounds. 

It  has  extra  long  bellows,  the  5x8  having  a  focal  capacity  of  19 
inches  and  other  sizes  in  proportion  ;  this  allows  the  use  of  lenses  of 
extreme  length  of  focus,  while  lenses  of  the  shortest  focus  can  also  be 
used  ;  owing  to  the  extra  length  of  bellows  the  camera  can  be  used 
for  copying  and  enlarging,  if  desired,  and  in  fact  is  as  near  a  Univer- 
sal camera  as  can  well  be  made. 

It  has  reversible  back  with  our  spring  acting  ground  glass  frame 
by  which  the  plate-holder  is  inserted  between  the  ground  glass  and 
camera-back. 

It  has  fine  rack  and  pinion,  the  movement  being  perfectly  smooth. 
All  metal  work  is  of  brass,  polished  and  lacquered. 

It  is  made  with  both  single  and  double  swing,  has  rising  and  fall- 
ing front  controlled  by  a  spring  acting  in  a  ratchet,  doing  away  with 
milled  heads.  The  forward  end  of  bellows  is  attached  to  the  movable 
front  and  slides  with  it,  thus  avoiding  a  possibility  of  cutting  off  the 
rays  of  light. 

The  camera-box  is  made  of  selected  mahogany  highly  polished,  the 
entire  workmanship  being  of  the  highest  order. 


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THE  UNIVERSAL. 


PARTIALLY   FOLDED.  FOLDED. 


While  very  compact  the  Universal  is  very  simple  of  manipulation, 
there  being  no  loose  screws  or  parts,  and  is  set  up  by  tightening  four 
milled  heads  and  is  folded  again  by  loosening  the  same  number. 

It  is  provided  with  a  leather  handle,  so  that  it  may  be  carried 
without  the  case  if  desired,  as  one  holder  can  be  carried  between  the 
ground-glass  and  camera-back. 

Price  includes  Canvas  Carrying  Case,  one  Perfection  Holder  and 
Combination  tripod  but  no  lens. 


SIZE  OF 

VIEW. 

SINGLE 

SWING. 

DOUBLE 

SWING. 

$24 

OO 

$26 

OO 

4  x 

5 

25 

OO 

27 

OO 

4%  x 

ey 

28 

OO 

3° 

OO 

5  x 

7 

33 

OO 

35 

00 

5  x 

8 

36 

OO 

38 

OO 

6^  x 

sy 

40 

OO 

43 

OO 

8  x 

IO 

45 

00 

48 

00 

IO  X 

I  2 

52 

OO 

56 

00 

II  X 

14 

60 

OO 

65 

OO 

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NEW  MODEL. 


The  New  Model  Camera  is  well  known,  it  having  been  on  the 
market  for  six  years,  and  its  popularity  attests  its  merits.  This  camera 
shares  with  the  New  Model  Improved  the  reputation  of  being  the  most 
popular  camera  in  market  for  amateur's  use. 

It  is  very  light  and  compact,  making  a  very  desirable  camera 
for  the  amateur  who  desires  a  good  but  cheap  outfit. 

It  is  made  of  selected  cherry,  highly  finished,  and  with  nickel 
trimmings.  It  is  provided  with  sliding  front,  folding  bed,  and  is  easily 
reversed  for  upright  pictures  by  our  new  adjustable  reversing  clamp, 
by  which  means  the  strain  is  entirely  on  the  bed  where  it  belongs. 

The  folding  part  of  bed  is  held  rigid  by  our  new  clamp-hook,  the 
quickest,  easiest  and  most  effective  device  yet  used  for  the  purpose. 

Price  includes  R.  O.  Co.'s  Single  View  Lens,  Standard  Folding 
Tripod,  Carrying  Case  and  one  Perfection  Plate-Holder,  (except  8  x  10, 
where  neither  lens  nor  tripod  are  included.) 

SIZE  OF  VIEW.  WITHOUT  SWING.  SINGLE  SWING. 


2>%  x 
4  x 


4% 
5 


4^x  ey2 


5  x 

5  x 

6V2x 


I  9  00 
9  00 

10  00 

1 1  00 
1 1  00 
13  00 

*i5  00 


10  00 

10  00 

1 1  00 

1 2  00 
12  00 
15  00 
17  00 


*Not  including  lens  or  tripod. 


NEW  MODEL  IMPROVED. 


Fig.  1 .  Fig.  2. 

The  New  Model  Improved  is  made  after  the  general  style  of  the  New 
Model.  It  has  enjoyed  the  reputation  for  the  past  five  years  of  being 
the  most  popular  camera  in  market,  and  deservedly  so,  it  being  the 
only  strictly  first-class  camera  made  at  a  price  within  the  reach  of  the 
ordinary  amateur,  and  is  conceded  to  be  the  best  camera  for  the  price 
to  be  found  in  market. 

It  is  very  light  and  compact,  which,  together  with  its  handsome 
appearance,  makes  it  a  very  desirable  camera  for  those  who  desire  a 
good  camera  but  do  not  care  to  invest  in  a  high  priced  outfit. 

It  is  made  of  the  best  Honduras  mahogany,  highly  polished,  with 
nickel  trimmings  ;  it  has  sliding  front,  folding  bed,  and  is  reversible 
by  means  of  our  new  adjustable  reversing  clamp. 

It  has  rack  and  pinion  focusing  movement  ;  the  folding  part  of 
bed  is  held  rigid  by  our  new  clamp  hook,  the  quickest,  easiest  and 
best  device  yet  used  for  the  purpose. 

Price,  including  R.  O.  Co.'s  Single  View  Lens,  Carlton  Sliding 
Tripod,  Carrying  Case  and  one  Perfection  Plate-Holder  (except  8  x  io, 
where  neither  lens  nor  tripod  are  included)  : — 


SIZE 

OF 

VIEW. 

SINGLE  SWING. 

DOUBLE  SWING 

X 

#13  00 

$15 

OO 

4 

X 

5 

14  OO 

16 

OO 

X 

6% 

16  OO 

18 

OO 

5 

X 

7 

18  OO 

20 

OO 

5 

X 

8 

18  OO 

20 

OO 

X 

sy2 

2  2  OO 

24 

OO 

8 

X 

IO 

*22  OO 

**s 

OO 

*Not  including  lens  or  tripod. 


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PEERLESS. 


Fig.  1. 


Fig.  2. 


The  Peerless  Camera  is  a  very  popular  camera  ;  it  is  made  in  the 
same  excellent  manner  that  characterizes  all  our  work  and  is  first-class 
in  all  its  appointments,  we  having  spared  no  pains  to  make  it  one  of 
the  most  desirable  cameras  in  market. 

It  is  made  with  forward  focus,  the  guide  brackets  working  in  the 
groove  in  the  side  of  the  metal  rack.  The  bellows  is  slightly  coned 
leaving  the  front  wide  enough  for  stereoscopic  work. 

The  same  method  of  applying  the  horizontal  swing  is  used  as  on 
Ideal,  adding  no  bulk  or  weight. 

It  is  made  of  Honduras  mahogany,  highly  polished,  with  nickel 
trimmings  ;  it  has  sliding  front,  folding  bed,  rack  and  pinion,  and  is 
easily  reversed,  by  means  of  our  new  adjustable  reversing  clamp;  the 
same  device  for  holding  folding  part  of  bed  rigid  is  used  as  on  the 
New  Model. 

Price  includes  R.  O.  Co.'s  Single  View  Lens,  Carlton  Sliding 
Tripod,  Canvas  Carrying  Case  and  one  Perfection  Plate  holder  (except 
8  x  io,  where  neither  lens  nor  tripod  are  included). 

SIZE  OF  VIEW.  SINGLE  SWING.  DOUBLE  SWING. 


3/4  *  A]i 
4x5 

5     x  7 


$16  00 

17  00 

18  00 


20  00 


$18  00 


20  00 


2  2  00 


19  00 


5x8 

ey2  x  sy2 


25  00 

*24  00 


22  OO 


24  OO 
27  OO 
*26  OO 


8       X  TO 


*Not  including'  lens  or  tripod. 


10 


MIDGET  POCKET  CAMERA. 


The  Midget  Pocket  Camera  is  the  most  compact  camera  ever 
made,  it  being  but  il/2  inches  thick  when  folded  and  the  x  4%  can 
be  carried  in  an  ordinary  coat  pocket,  while  the  4x5  can  be  carried 
in  an  overcoat  pocket.  On  account  of  its  compactness  it  is  invaluable 
for  ladies,  tourists,  bicylists  and  canoeists. 

While  so  very  compact,  yet  the  3^  x  4%  camera 
has  a  focal  length  of  6^2  inches  while  the  4x5  has 
1%  inches,  so  that  any  lens  can  be  used  if  desired. 

The  Midget  Pocket  Camera  is  made  in  the  best 
possible  manner,  being  made  of  selected  mahogany 
highly  polished,  with  metal  work  of  polished  and 
lacquered  brass. 

It  has  rising  front,  vertical  swing  and  has  fine 
rack  and  pinion  focusing  movement  ;  the  ground 
glass  is  spring-acting,  the  holder  sliding  between 
it  and  the  camera  box. 

The  lens  is  a  Rectilinear  lens  of  great  depth  and 
which  is  made  compact  enough  to  remain  attached 
to  the  front  board  and   be  reversed  in  the  camera. 

The  tripod  is  an  ingenious  invention,  it  having 
the  appearance  of  a  cane  when  folded. 

v  The  size  of  the  x  4^  when  folded  is  4  x  5  x  1^2  inches,  and 
weighs  less  than  one  pound. 

Price  complete  with  three  Holders  : 

3%  x  4#,  $25  00 

4x5,  28  00 

1 1 


THE  AMERICAN. 


The  American  is  designed  especially  for  amateur's  use,  and  is  an 
exceedingly  neat  instrument.  The  back  portion  of  camera  with  the 
bellows,  is  contained  within  the  forward  portion,  which  also  contains 
one  holder.  This  avoids  the  necessity  of  a  carrying  case,  as  the  bed 
folds  up,  making  a  complete  box. 

The  lens  is  reversed  within  the  camera,  and  a  plain  front-board 
is  inserted  ;  this  protects  the  lens  and  makes  the  camera  appear  a 
plain  box. 

It  has  rising  and  falling  front,  vertical  swing  ;  is  made  of  cherry 
and  highly  finished  with  nickel  trimmings.  A  leather  handle  is  placed 
on  top  of  forward  portion  of  camera  for  carrying  when  folded. 

Price  includes  R.  O.  Co.'s  Single  View  Lens,  Standard  folding  Tri- 
pod, and  one  Perfection  Holder. 

4     x  5  $12  oo  5x8  $16  00 

4%  x  6^2  14  00  6%  x  8^2  18  00 


NEW  MODEL  STEREOSCOPIC  CAMERA. 


This  is  the  lightest,  most 
compact  and  simplest  Stere- 
oscopic camera  yet  placed 
on  the  market,  combining 
all  those  most  desirable  fea- 
tures essential  in  a  Stereo 
camera. 

It  is  made  with  no  loose 
parts.  It  has  sliding  front, 
double  swing  back,  folding 


bed,  rack  and  pinion  focusing  movement,  sliding  tripod,  and  canvas 
carrying  case. 

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It  is  made  from  best  mahogany,  highly  finished,  with  nickel  trim- 
mings. 

Price,  for  5x8  complete,  including  one  Perfection  Holder  and 
pair  of  No.  1  R.  O.  Co.  single  view  lenses,  matched,     $25  00 
Complete,  without  lenses,    -       -       -       -       -  18  00 

or  tripod,         -       -       -         15  00 


PERFECTION  HOLDER. 


The  Perfection  Double  Plate-Holder  is  the  simplest  and  best 
plate-holder  ever  placed  on  the  market  ;  it  is  simply  Perfection. 


To  load  the  Perfection  Holder,  the  end  of  the  plate  is  rested 
against  the  spring-bar  at  the  the  end  of  Holder,  then  by  simply  press- 
ing the  spring-bar  with  the  thumb,  the  plate  falls  into  place. 

On  account  of  its  simplicity  the  Perfection  Holder  can  be  loaded 
and  unloaded  with  the  greatest  of  ease,  even  in  absolute  darkness. 

As  the  plate  is  held  in  place  by  the  ends  only,  the  full  width  of 
the  plate  is  exposed  and  but  1-16  inch  is  cut  off  from  each  end. 


X 

4^ 

$1 

00 

ey 

X 

sy 

$1 

60 

4 

X 

5 

1 

00 

8 

X 

10 

I 

85 

X 

6y2 

1 

25 

1 0 

X 

1 2 

3 

00 

5 

X 

7 

25 

1 1 

X 

T4 

4 

5° 

5 

X 

8 

1 

35 

13 


ENGLISH  BOOK  HOLDER 


EXTRA  THIN. 


This  is  the  regular  English  form  of  holder,  and  it  has  many  ad- 
vantages ;  the  two  sides  are  hinged,  and  open  like  a  book,  when 
placing  or  displacing  the  plates  ;  the  septum,  for  division  between  the 
two  sides  of  holder,  is  also  hinged,  and  no  trouble  to  put  in  place  in, 
the  dark  room. 

$i  60 
1  60 

1  75 

1  85 

2  00 


4  x  5 

a%  x  ey 

5  x  7 

5     x  8 


6% 

X 

sy 

$2  25 

8 

X 

10 

3  00 

1 0 

X 

I  2 

4  5° 

1 1 

X 

14 

6  00 

14 

X 

17 

7  5° 

INSIDE  KITS. 

Consist  of  thin  wooden  frames,  made  to 
fit  in  the  Dry  Plate  Holder,  and  with  rabbets 
for  holding  smaller  plate. 

Our  Kits  have  spring  at  back  for  hold- 


m m  ing  plate  in  place. 

4 

X 

5,  to 

hold  2>Ya  x  4%  plates,  each,       -       -       -       $0  25 

aVa 

X 

"     zVa^aVa     "       «----  25 

5 

X 

7, 

3*4  x  4}(  or  4  x  5  plates  each,    -       -  30 

5 

X 

8, 

"      2>Va  x  4/4,  4x5  or  4^  x        plates,  each,  30 

6y2 

X 

"      4x5,  4%  x  6l/2,  5x7  or  5x8  plates,  each,  35 

8 

X 

10, 

4%  x  6^,  5  x  7,  5  x  8  or  6^  x  8^  "       "  40 

10 

X 

12, 

"      5  x  7,  5  x  8,  6^  x  8>}4,  or  8  x  10,      "       "  50 

1 1 

X 

14, 

"      5x7,  £>y2  x  8^2,  8  x  10  or  10  x  12,    "       "  60 

14 

X 

17, 

a      8  x  10,  10  x  12  or  11  x  14,                        "  75 

17 

X 

20, 

"      8    x  10,  10  x  12,  11  x  14  or  14  x  17,  "        "  1  00 

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TRIPODS. 


Standard  Folding  Tripod 


This  is  our  original  style  of  tri- 
pod, an  extended  description  of 
which  is  hardly  necessary.  It  is 
light,  strong  and  rigid. 

The  tripod  screw  remains  always 
in  the  iron  top,  ready  for  use  and 
not  liable  to  loss. 

Price, — for  cameras  from  4x5 

to  ey2  x  sy2,   -  $2  oo 


CARLTON'S  SLIDING  TRIPOD. 


This  is  the  simplest  and  best 
form  of  Sliding  Tripod  yet  -  made. 
The  legs  are  made  in  three  pieces, 
same  as  the  folding,  which  renders 
the  tripod  firmer  when  set  up  than 
where  made  of  two  pieces,  which  is 
the  ordinary  form.  The  tripod  top 
is  of  wood  with,  cloth  cover.  The 
brass  clamps  each  side  of  the  leg 
have  the  ends  turned  toward  each 
other,  and  when  clamped,  the  pres- 
sure is  exerted  from  all  sides,  render- 
ing it  the  most  rigid  tripod  in  market. 
The  special  advantages  of  a  sliding 
tripod  over  a  folding  one,  are  ease  of 


leveling  the  camera  in  rough  places  by  adjusting  the  length  of  tripod  legs, 
and  the  quickness  with  which  it  is  set  up  or  taken  down. 

No.  1 — for  3^  x  4}(  to  4^  x  6}4  camera,  -  -  $2  50 
No.  2 — for  5  x  8  and  63/2  x  .  8J/2  "  -  -  3  00 
No.  3 — for  8     x  10  to   1  l     x  14                   -       -         3  50 


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COMBINATION  TRIPOD. 


COMBINED  SLIDING   AND  FOLDING. 

This  Tripod  is  one  of  the  most  con- 
venient forms  of  tripod  ever  introduced. 
It  is  jointed  in  three  lengths,  and  when 
closed  is  but  22  inches  long.  The  tripod 
top  is  of  wood  covered  with  cloth.  As  the 
lower  section  slides,  the  tripod  has  all 
the  advantages  of  adjustment  of  the 
Sliding  Tripod. 

No.   1 — For  cameras  3^  x  4^  to 

4  x  6^,         -        -        -       $3  50 

No   2. — For  cameras  5x8  and 

6^x8^,     -       -       -       -      4  00 

No   3 — For   cameras  8  x  10  to 

1 1  x  14.    -       -       -       -         4  50 


PERFECTION  TRIPOD. 

DOUBLE  SLIDING. 

In  design  and  finish  this  Tripod 
leaves  nothing  to  be  desired.  It  is 
thoroughly  made,  every  point  being 
as  near  perfection  as  possible. 

The  lower  section  slides  within 
the  second,  which  in  turn  is  con- 
tained within  the  third,  thus  render- 
ing the  tripod  quite  compact  when 
closed. 

No.  1  for  Cameras  3^  x  4^ 

to  4^  x  6^,        -       -    $5  50 
No.  2  for  Cameras  5  x  7  to 

8  x  10,        -       -       -       6  00 

VIEW  FINDER. 

The  View  Finder  is  in  reality  a  miniature  camera,  and  is  attached 
to  the  top  of  a  view  camera  in  taking  instantaneous  pictures. 

The  same  view  is  seen  on  the  screen  of  the  Finder  as  is  reflected 
in  the  camera,  and  by  observing  the  screen  of  the  Finder  the  exact 
moment  for  exposure  can  be  told. 

Price,  -  -  -  $1  25 

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shutter. 


R.  O.  CO.'S    DROP  SHUTTER. 

This  is  one  of  the  neatest  and  best  shutters  in  market, 
being  simple,  durable  and  convenient.  The  action  can  be 
hastened  from  the  gravity  drop  to  as  quick  an  exposure 
as  desired,  by  the  use  of  a  rubber  band.  It  is  made  of 
brass,  full  nickeled. 

It  is  made  to  fit  all  sizes  of  R.  O.  Co.'s  Single  View 
and  Excelsior  lenses  ;  also  Nos.  i  and  2  Darlot  Rapid  Hem- 
ispherical and  will  be  made  to  fit  any  size  up  to  2J  inch. 
Price,  for  any  of  the  above  sizes,       -  $3-°o 

UNIVERSAL    DROP  SHUTTER. 

This  is  a  very  simple  yet  effective  form  of  shutter. 
The  slide  falls  of  its  own  weight  when  released, 
and  by  the  use  of  a  rubber  band  any  degree  of 
rapidity  may  be  obtained. 

The  body  of  the  shutter  being  of  mahogany,  it 
has  a  very  handsome  appearance.    A  thin  strip  of 
rubber  is  placed  in  the  top  of  the  shutter  to  lessen 
H  the  concussion  caused  by  the  falling  slide. 

Price,    with    spring-release,        -       $1  25 
With  Britton's  pneumatic  release,  bulb  and  tube,  2  00 

HARVEY'S    ROTARY  SHUTTER. 

BOTH    TIME   AND  INSTANTANEOUS. 

This  is  a  most  excellent  shutter  for  am- 
ateurs. A  circular  plate  of  hard  rubber 
revolves  within  a  rim  on  the  wooden  body 
of  the  shutter. 

It  can  be  operated  for  both  time  and 
instantaneous,   at  any  distance  from  the 


With  Britton's  pneumatic  release,  rubber  tube  and  bulb. 
Price  -  -  -  $4  00 

UNIVERSAL  SHUTTER  FOR  STEREOSCOPIC  LENSES. 


This  is  similar  to  the  Universal  Drop  Shutter  except  for  two  lenses, 
and  as  the  slide  moves  horizontally,  it  is  moved  by  a  rubber  band. 
Price,  -  -  -  $1  75 


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CARLTON'S   STEREOSCOPIC  EXPOSER. 


The   Carlton  Stereoscopic  Exposer  is  not  de- 
signed for  instantaneous  work,  but  rather  is  a  de- 
vice for  exposing   the  two  lenses  simultaneously 
though  it  can  be  done  very  rapidly  indeed. 

Price,  -  -  •         -  $2  oo 

FOLDING    NEGATIVE  RACK. 

An  inexpensive  and  very  convenient  ac- 
cessory for  the  dark  room,  preventing  the 
negatives  from  becoming  scratched  while 
drying.    Holds  24  negatives. 

Price,  for  plates  up  to  6^2  x  8>j4,  $0  40 
"  8  x  10  to  14  x  17,  70 


NEGATIVE  BOXES. 

Made  from  selected  whitewood,  with  hinged 
cover.  Are  exceedingly  convenient  for  storing 
negatives.    Each  holds  24  plates. 

3JA  x  4#.  -  $0  60  5  x  8,  -  75 
4x5,  -  -60  6^x8^,  -  85 
4/i  x  6^2,         -         65    8     x  10,      -      i  00 

5x7,  -  -        70      TO     X  12,  -    I  50 

DRY    PLATE   SAFETY  BOXES. 

These  are  made  similar  to  the  Negative  Box,  but  with  all  joints 
thoroughly  broken,  and  are  lined  with  black  velvet,  which  prevents 
reflection. 

They  are  useful  in  the  dark  room,  as  the  box  of  plates  may  be  put 
in  the  safety  box,  saving  wrapping  and  unwrapping  them  when  rilling 
the  holders  in  a  hurry. 

A  lock  and  key  can  be  furnished  with  each  at  60  cents  extra. 

3'A  x  4JA,  ■        -       $0  75  5      x  8,  -        -       $1  00 

4x5,  -       -       -         75  6%  x  8^,  -       -     1  20 

A-A  x  6j4,  -       -            90  8     x  10,  -         1  40 

5x7,  -       -       -      1  00  10    x  12,  -       -     2  00 


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FAVORITE    PRINTING  FRAMES. 


Having  been  requested  to  make  a  lighter  Printing  Frame  than  our 
regular  flat  frame,  we  comply  and  place  the  Favorite  on  the  market 
with  the  full  confidence  that  it  will  prove  all  that  the  name  implies. 

While  the  Favorite  is  much  lighter  than  the  ordinary  flat  printing 
frame,  they  are  equal  in  strength  and  durability,  making  them  especially 
desirable  for  amateurs. 

These  frames  have  the  same  style  of  catch,  spring,  etc.,  as  R.  O.  Co's 
Flat  Printing  Frame,  the  backs  also  being  cut  in  the  same  manner. 


R.  O.  CO.'S    FLAT  PRINTING  FRAMES. 


x  4/4* 

So  40 

4 

x  5, 

40 

x  6#, 

45 

5 

x  7, 

5° 

5 

x  8, 

55 

6% 

x  sy2t 

60 

Ill 


8  x 

10. 

to 

75 

10  X 

12, 

I 

00 

II  X 

14, 

I 

75 

14  X 

17, 

2 

25 

I.; 

16  X 

20, 

2 

75 

17  X 

J 

20, 

3 

00 

Our  Printing  Frames  are  constructed  on  an  improved  plan.  The 
springs  are  fastened  by  rivets  instead  of  screws,  and  have  a  washer 
placed  under  them  to  prevent  wear  on  the  wood-work. 

The  catch  buttons  are  set  into  the  wood  flush  with  the  top,  thus 
preventing  their  turning. 

The  back  is  made  to  open  at  the  center,  or  two-thirds,  whichever 
style  be  wanted,  though  we  find  best  sale  for  the  latter  as  it  allows 
more  of  the  print  to  be  seen  during  printing. 


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IDEAL  LANTERN. 


We  claim  this  is  the  best  lantern  for 
the  dark  room  yet  placed  on  the  mar- 
ket. By  an  improved  method  of  ven- 
tilation, and  by  use  of  a  superior 
burner,  the  combustion  is  perfect,  so 
that  when  the  wick  is  turned  up  for 
a  strong  light  there  will  be  no  smoke, 
and  when  turned  low  for  a  weak  light 
there  will  be  no  flickering,  but  the 
flame  will  be  perfectly  steady  through- 
out. There  are  three  sides  for  light, 
each  of  which  has  double  glass,  one 
sheet  each  Orange  and  Ruby,  which 
combination  makes  a  perfectly  safe 
light.  The  front  side  is  provided  with 
a  shield  to  protect  the  eyes  and  also 
to  reflect  the  light  down  toward  the 
developing  tray.  It  also  has  a  silvered  reflector,  thus  increasing  the 
volume  of  light.  If  desired,  one  side  may  be  used  for  making  trans- 
parencies or  for  printing  with  bromide  paper,  by  using  a  sheet  of  ground 
glass  in  place  of  the  Orange,  and  a  tin  slide  or  shield  in  place  of  the 
Ruby. 

Price,       -       -       -       $3  co. 


THE    UNIVERSAL    RUBY  LANTERN. 

The  Universal  Ruby  Lantern  is  indeed  the  best 
Dry  Plate  Lantern  for  the  price  in  market,  it 
being  the  only  really  good  dark-room  lantern  at 
so  low  a  price. 

The  ventilation  is  perfect,  and  the  volume  of 
light  is  ample  for  the  purpose  of  the  ordinary 
amateur. 

To  light  the  Universal  Lantern,  the  glass  is 
raised  in  the  slide. 

Price,        -       -       $i  oo. 


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THE   GEM    RUBY  LAMP. 


The  Gem  Ruby  Lamp  is  one  of  the  neatest  lamps  for 
dark-room  purposes  ever  placed  on  the  market.  It  gives 
an  abundance  of  safe  light  for  all  the  purposes  of  the 
ordinary  amateur,  and  the  ruby  chimney  being  round,  the 
light  is  emitted  in  all  directions.  It  is  the  most  com- 
pact lamp  in  market,  and  can  be  carried  on  a  trip  with 
no  inconvenience. 

To  light  the  Gem  Lamp,  the  ruby  chimney  is  removed, 
same  as  on  an  ordinary  house  lamp. 

Price,  $i  oo. 

JAPANNED   TIN    DEVELOPING  TRAYS. 

4  x  5,     -        -       -       $020       6y2  x  Sj4,  -       -       $o  30 

5x8,        -       -       -         25       8     x  10,         -       -       -  40 

VULCANIZED    RUBBER  TRAYS. 

The  neatest  developing  trays  yet  introduced,  is  that  made  from  vul- 
canized rubber.    It  has  a  polished  surface,  thus  it  is'readily  kept  clean. 

4  x  5,   -    -     -    $0  35     6y2  x  sy2f  -     -         $0  90 

5x8,        -       -       -         70       8     x  10,        -       -  1  40 

AGATE-WARE  PANS. 

FOR  TONING  PRINTS. 

Stronger  and  lighter  than  porcelain  and  not  liable  to  breakage. 
7x9,-       -       -       $1  00       10  x  12,       -       -       -       $1  50 
8  x  10,       -       -       -      1  25        12  x  14,  -        -       -  1  80 

GRADUATED  GLASSES. 

FOR  MEASURING  LIQUIDS. 

$0  20 
20 

  25 

 30 

  45 

 60 

  75 

2  [ 


GLASS  FUNNELS. 

>2  Pint,        -       -       -       $o  20        1  Quart,      -  -       -       $0  30 

1  "                                         25        2  ...  40 

GLASS  FORMS. 

Stereoscopic,  Arched  Top,    So  50       5     x  7,  Square  Corners,     $0  60 

S%  x  4/i>  Square  Corners,         40       5     x  S,      "  "  70 

4     x  5,         "                           45        6^  x  8}i  "  44  80 

4/^  x  6^2,      "                           50        8     x  10,    "  "            1  00 

ABSORBENT  COTTON. 

2  oz.  Parcel,  -  -  $0  20  8  oz.  Parcel,  -  -  $0  50 
4  oz.      "         -                       30       1  ib.  -       -  80 

DEVELOPING  TONG. 


A  very  convenient  article  for  development,  avoiding  the  necessity 
of  handling  the  plate  with  the  fingers. 

No.  1,  for  Plates  3%  x  4^  to  6^  x  &}4,       -       -       -       -  $0  30 

No.  2,   "              5     x  7      "   8     x  10,    -       -       -       -  -  35 

BRISTLE  BRUSHES. 

For  mounting  photographs,  also  good  for  dusting  out  plate  holders. 
1  inch  wide,  -        -  $0  10       2^  inches  wide,        -        $0  25 

ilA "  15     3  -  30 

*    "    "         -     -  20 

SIBERIAN  BRUSHES. 

For  dusting  plates  or  holders. 

1  inch  wide,         -       -       $0  20       2^  inches  wide,        -        $0  50 

iji  "       "  -       -        30       3         "         "  -  60 

2  "  -     '  -       -  40 

CAMEL'S    HAIR  BRUSHES. 

Very  soft,  for  dusting  off  plates. 
1  inch  wide,         -       -       $0  25        2^  inches  wide,        -        $0  60 

iy2 "    «     -    -         40    3     "     "  80 


BLOTTING  PAPER. 

9    x  12  inches,  per  dozen  sheets,  -  -       -       $o  30 

12  x  19     "  "  "  -  60 

19  X  24       "  "  "  -----  1  20 

NEGATIVE  PRESERVERS. 

These  are  envelopes  made  of  strong  manilla  paper,  the  proper 
size  for  the  negative;  they  are  open  at  the  end  for  inserting  the  nega- 
tive, and  have  space  cut  for  admitting  the  thumb  and  finger  in  re- 
moving it. 

On  the  face  are  printed  lines  for  name,  number,  description  and 
remarks.  They  are  invaluable  for  preserving  the  negative  from  dust, 
scratches,  etc.    Put  up  in  packages  of  fifty  each. 

3^  x  4^,  per  pkg.,     $020       5     x  8,    per  pkg.,        $0  30 

4x5,     "         *2o    ey2  x  $y2,  "  35 

aV\  x  6^,      "  25        8     x  10,      *  45 

5x7,         V.  30        10    x  12,  75 

SCALES    AND  WEIGHTS. 

5  inch  beam,  weighing  grains  and  drams,         -       $0  60 

6  "       "  "  "       "  -       .  75 

Standard  Scale,  5^2  inch  beam,  2  inch  brass  pans  with  upright 
beam,  on  walnut  stand;  all  packs  in  drawer. 

Price,         -       -       -  $6  00 

CARLTON'S    PYRO-POTASH  DEVELOPER. 

CONCENTRATED. 

We  claim  for  this  developer  that  more  can  be  done  with  a  plate 
than  almost  any  developer  in  the  market;  the  operator  has  almost 
perfect  control  over  the  plate,  and  brilliant  negatives  is  the  rule. 

Put  up  in  two  8-oz.  bottles,  in  card-board  box. 

Per  Box,  -  60  cts. 

CARLTON'S   HYDROCH INON  DEVELOPER. 

Will  not  stain  the  fingers  or  plate;  gives  clear  shadows;  especially 
desirable  for  transparencies.    Can  be  used  over  and  over  again. 

Put  up  in  two  16-oz.  bottles,  in  card-board  box. 

Per  Box,  -  5c  cts. 


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CREAM  PASTE. 

FOR  MOUNTING  PHOTOGRAPHS. 


Pint, 

I  " 

i  Quart, 


Gossamer  Rubber, 
Velvet, 


FOCUSING  CLOTHS. 


45 


$0  60 
1  00 


DRY  PLATES. 

We  sell  several  makes  of  Dry  Plates,  among  them  being  Forbes' 
Cramer's,  Seed's,  and  Carbutt's. 


3V4 

per  dozen,  $0  45 

8  x 

10,            per  dozen, 

$2  40 

4 

x  5. 

65 

10  X 

12, 

3  80 

aVa 

x  6^, 

90 

I  I  X 

14, 

5  00 

5 

x  7, 

1  10  . 

14  X 

17,  d'ble  thick,  " 

9  00 

5 

x  8, 

1  25 

16  X 

20,    "       "  " 

12  50 

6% 

xsy2, 

1  65 

18  X 

22,  "     «.  i 

15  5o 

OTHER  ACCESSORIES. 


Negative  Varnish,  (4  oz.  bottle), 
Concentrated  Intensifier,  (4  oz.  bottle), 
Chloride  of  Gold,  (15  grain  bottle), 
Acetate  of  Soda,  (2  oz,  bottle),  - 
Hypo-Sulphite  Soda,  (1  lb.  box), 
"      (5  lb.  box), 

Pyrogallic  Acid, 

Sulphite  of  Soda, 

Carbonate  of  Potash, 

Bromide  Ammonia, 

Bi-Carbonate  of  Soda, 

Carbonate  of  Soda, 

Hydrochinon, 

Meta-bisulphite  of  Potash, 

Borax,  .... 

Tungstate  of  Soda, 

Chloride  of  Lime,  - 


each,  $0  40 
25 
75 
10 
10 
40 
5° 
25 
25 
5 
5 
5 

70 
40 
5 

15 
5 


per  ounce, 
per  pound, 

per  ounce, 


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READY  SENSITIZED  ALBUMEN  PAPER. 

This  paper  is  imported  by  us  and  will  be  found  to  be  of  the  finest 
quality  and  of  uniform  sensitiveness,  and  will  tone  rapidly  and  evenly. 

Put  up  in  light-tight  packages  of  two  dozen  sheets,  except  18  x  22, 
which  are  in  rolls  of  one  dozen  sheets. 

3*A  x  4%,  Per  package,     $0  35  5     x  8,    per  package,      $0  75 

4x5,    "     "  40         ey  x  sy, "     "         1  00 

4%  x  6#,  "       "  55  8     x  10,    "        "  1  50 

5x7,       "       "  70  18    x  22,'  per  roll,  3  00 

FERRO-PRUSSI  ATE  OR  BLUE  PAPER. 

FOR  MAKING   BLUE   AND   WHITE  PICTURES. 

This  paper  is  prepared  after  an  improved  formula,  and  the  chemical 
qualities  are  perfect. 

This  paper  is  coated  on  Rives'  photographic  paper,  same  as  is  used 
with  the  best  albumen  paper.  Most  Ferro-Prussiate  paper  is  coated  on  a 
domestic  paper,  which  is  not  so  fine  and  smooth. 

This  paper  is  extremely  simple  in  its  manipulation,  as  it  requires  no 
toning  and  is  very  convenient  for  making  proofs  from  negatives.  It  is 
also  adapted  for  architects  and  reproduction  of  machinery,  etc.,  for  an 
engraver  to  copy  from.  The  rapidity  with  which  a  print  can  be  made  is 
a  great  recommendation  in  its  favor. 

Put  up  in  light-tight  packages  of  two  dozen  sheets. 

3/i  x  4^,  per  package,  $0  20  5     x  8,     per  package,  $0  40 

4x5,      "        "  20  6y2  x  &y2,   "       "  50 

4%  x  6%,  "        '  30  8     x  10,     "       "  75 

5x7,      "        ^  35 

BROMIDE  PAPER. 

"Av — Smooth  surface,  thin,  for  proofs  and  positive  printing. 
"B" — Smooth  surface,  heavy,  for  positive  printing  and  enlarging. 
UC" — Rough  surface,  heavy,  for  enlarging  and  working  in  crayon. 

PRICE  LIST,   "A,"  "B"  OR  "C." 

2>y  x  4^,  per  doz.,      -       $0  25         5x8,     per  doz.,     -      $0  75 

4x5,"       .     .     40      6%  x  sy,  -i  10 

4%  x  6^,    "  -  55         8     x  10,         "  -150 

5     x  7,  65       10     x  12,         •        .       .    2  25 


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CARD  MOUNTS. 


Card  Mounts  are  cards  on  which  to  place  the  finished  print. 

The  appearance  of  the  finished  photograph  depends  in  no  small 
degree  on  the  manner  in  which  it  is  mounted.  A  good  photograph  is 
worthy  of  a  good  card  mount,  while  a  poor  one  is  not  worth  mounting 
at  all. 

The  sizes  given  are  the  size  of  the  print,  the  actual  size  of  the  card 
mount  being  larger,  to  allow  a  margin. 

Put  up  in  packages  of  two  dozen  each. 


No.  1  — Plain,  assorted  colors. 

4     x  5  per  pkg.  %o  20 

Cabinet,        "  -  -  25 

4JA  x6^     "  -  30 

5x8        "  -  40 

6j/2  x  sy    ik  -  60 

8     x  10       '*  -  -  80 


No. 


No. 


2 — Unenameled  back 
face,  assorted  colors. 

4  x  5  per  pkg. 
Cabinet        "  - 

4%  x  6)4  " 
5x8 

6y2xsy2  'k 

8   •  x  10        "  - 


and 


25 
30 
35 
5° 
75 
00 


No.  3 — Rose  tint,  with  gold  bev- 
eled edge. 

4     x  5  per  pkg.  30 

Cabinet  -  35 

4/^x6^  "    -  -  40 

5x8  "  60 

6^x8^  "    -  -  80 

8     x  10  "  -       1  10 


4 — Gray,  with  wide  border, 
for  framing. 


4     x  5  per  pkg. 

4%  x  6%  " 
5x8 

6^x8^  "  ■ 
8     x  10 


45 
5o 
65 
80 
00 


No.  5 —  Amber,  Unenameled, 
with  Gold  Beveled  Edge. 
4     x  5  per  pkg.       $0  40 
Cabinet  45 

4%  x  ey 
5 


No 


No 


No, 


x  8 

&  x  sy 

X  10 


50 

CO 

40 


6 — Bottle  Green,  with  Gold 
Beveled  Edge. 
4     x  5  per  pkg. 


5o 
60 
70 
90 
1  20 
1  75 

7 — Maroon  face,  Gray  back 
with  Gold  Beveled  Edge. 


Cabinet 

4%  x6^ 
5     x  8 

65' 


*  x  sy2 

X  10 


4     x  5  per  pkg. 
Cabinet 

4%  x  6%  "  - 
5x8 

ey  x  sy  44  - 

8     x  10 

8 —  Chocolate,  with 
border  for  framing. 

4     x  5  per  pkg. 

4^x6^  " 

5x8  "  - 

6y  x  sy 

8    x  10  "  - 


50 
60 
70 
90 
1  20 
1  75 

wide 


5o 
60 
80 
1  00 
1  20 


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EXTRA    PARTS    OF  APPARATUS. 


HOLDER  SLIDES. 

3%  x  4^,     -       -       -       $015  5     x  8,       -  '      -       -       $o  25 

4  x5,  -  -  -  -  15  6/2x8%,  -  -  30 
4%  x  6^2,      ...            20  8     x  10,  35 

5  x  7,    -        -       -       -  25 

Add  50  per  cent,  if  made  of  hard  rubber. 

FRONT  BOARDS. 

To  fit  New  Model,  up  to  6yi  x  8^,       -       -       -       $0  25 

a  U  tt  o 

8     x  10,      -       -       -  35 

New  Model  Improved  or  Peerless,  up  to' 6%  x  8l/2,  40 

"        "  "  "        8x  10,       -  50 

Ideal,  Universal  or  Excelsior,  to  6j4  x  8^2,  40 

8     x  10  and  above,        -       -  50 

Front  Board  and  division  for  Stereo,  work,  50 

GROUND  GLASS. 

3JA  x  4lA,     -       -       -       $015         5     x  8,     -  -       -       $0  25 

4  x  5,  -  -  -  -  15  6^2  x  8l/2,  -  3° 
4/i  x  6/^,     -                           20         8     x  10,    -  40 

5  x  7,     -       -       -.      -         25        10     X  12,  -       -       -  60 

Caps  for  R.  O.  Co.'s  Single  View  Lenses,  each,  -       -       25  cents. 

"            Excelsior  -       -    40  " 

Diaphragms  for  Excelsior  Lens,  per  set,  75  " 

Morocco  Case  for  Diaphragms  for  Excelsior  Lens,  -       -    60  " 

Flanges  for  R.  O.  Co.  Single  View  Lens,        -  -       -       50  " 

Excelsior  Lens,        -       -  -            75  " 

Spring-catch,  for  holding  holder  on  New  Model,  each,    -       25  " 

Tripod  Head  for  Standard  Tripod,      -       -       -  -       -  50 

Wood  Head  for  Combination  Tripod,  50  " 

Reversing  Attachment  for  New  Model,        -       -  -       -    50  " 

Tripod  Screws,  each,         -       -       -       -       -  -               30  kt 

Clamp-Hooks  for  holding  folding  bed  rigid,         -  -       -    25  " 

Ruby  Glass  for  Universal  Lantern,  -----  10  " 

Ruby  or  Orange  Glass  for  Ideal  Lantern,    -       -  -       -    15  " 

Ruby  Chimney  for  Gem  Lantern,  25  '* 


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CHEMICAL  OUTFIT. 


FOR  PRODUCING   THE  NEGATIVE. 

The  chemicals  and  articles  which  should  accompany  any  of  our 
cameras,  and  with  which  the  picture  is  made,  consist  of  the  following 
articles,  arranged  in  sizes  according  to  the  size  of  camera  used:  Two 
Japanned  Tin  Developing  Trays  ;  one  dozen  Dry  Plates  ;  one  4-oz. 
Graduated  Glass;  one  box  Carlton's  Pyro-Potash  Developer;  one  1 -pound 
box  Hypo  Soda  ;  one  Universal  Ruby  Lantern  ;  one  copy  Amateur  Pho- 
tographer-, one  Gossamer  Focusing  Cloth. 

Above  arranged  for 

3JA  x  4/i  camera,       $3  40       5     x  8     camera,  $4  25 

4x5  "  3  50       6%  x  Sy2      "  4  75 

4/i  x  6y2        "  3  90        8     x  io        "  5  75 

5x7  "  .  4  20 

PRINTING  OUTFIT. 

FOR  PRINTING,   TONING,   AND  FINISHING    THE  PICTURE. 

One  Printing  Frame  ;  one  package  Sensitized  Albumen  Paper  ;  one 
one  2-oz  bottle  Acetate  of  Soda;  on  15-grain  bottle  Chloride  of  Gold  ; 
one  package  Card  Mounts. 

Above  arranged  for 

4     x  5  camera,       $1  80  5     x  8      camera,       $2  50 

4H  x6^  "         2  15         ey  x  sy  3  oo 

5x7."  2  40  8     x  10       "  3  85 

TO  AMATEURS^ 

We  omit  the  usual  "Outfit  Department,"  which  we  deem  unneces- 
sary, as  our  cameras  are  complete  with  the  exception  of  the  Ideal,  Excel- 
sior, Universal,  and  8  x  10  New  Model,  New  Model  Improved  and  Peer- 
less, which  we  list  in  this  way  for  the  reason  that  most  people  who  buy 
the  best  class  of  camera,  and  especially  the  larger  sizes,  prefer  one  of  the 
higher  grades  of  lens,  and  many  people,  especially  professionals,  have  one 
or  more  lenses  and  tripods,  and  wish  only  the  camera,  without  these 
articles. 

Should  you  select  one  of  these  cameras,  you  have  only  to  add  price 
of  lens  and  tripod  selected,  which  makes  the  camera  complete. 

To  the  price  of  the  complete  camera  add  the  price  of  the  Chemical 
and  Printing  outfits,  corresponding  to  the  size  of  camera  selected,  which 
will  be  everything  necessary  to  take  pictures. 


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R.  O.  CO.'S  SINGLE  VIEW  LENS. 


These  Lenses  are  conceded  to  be  the  best  of  the  low  priced  Lenses, 
giving  a  wonderful  definition,  with  great  depth  of  focus,  and  flatness  of 
field,  especially  when  using  the  smaller  diaphragms.  They  are  perfectly 
achromatic,  and  are  as  near  rectilinear  as  is  possible  in  a  Single  Combi- 
nation Lens  and  are  quick  working. 

These  Lenses  are  furnished  with  rotating  diaphragms,  having  four 
apertures,  and  are  very  convenient  to  use;  the  largest  aperture  is  large 
enough  for  instantaneous  views. 

Though  designed  for  landscape  work  they  will  make  excellent  groups, 
and  even  portraits. 


R.  O.  CO.'S  EXCELSIOR  LENS. 

RAPID  RECTILINEAR. 

The  Excelsior  Lens  was  made  to  meet  the  wants  of  the  amateur  who 
desires  a  better  Lens  than  our  Single  View  Lens,  and  yet  at  a  moderate 
outlay,  and  it  has  acquired  a  popularity  quite  beyond  our  expectations. 
We  confidently  think  they  are  the  best  value  of  any  lens,  and  are  equal 
to  many  lenses  at  a  much  higher  price. 

They  are  perfectly  rectilinear,  have  great  depth  of  focus  and  flatness 
of  field,  giving  brilliant  definition;  they  will  be  found  excellent  for  land- 
scapes, architectural  subjects,  and  instantaneous  work,  as  well  as  groups 
and  portraits. 


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The  class  of  lens  best  suited  to  the  varied  wants  of  the  Amateur,  is 
what  is  called  the  Rapid  Rectilinear  series.  They  embrace  an  angle  of 
from  60  to  75  degrees,  and  are  well  adapted  for  portraiture,  groups, 
architectural  subjects,  instantaneous  work,  and  general  landscapes. 

The  following  are  among  the  best  known  lenses  of  the  Rapid  Recti- 
linear series  : 

DARLOT   RAPID   HEMISPHERICAL  LENS. 


NO.                          LtNlx  1  H  £OLUb. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

i                       5^2  inches, 

4X5 

$I5  OO 

9 

5  x  8 

25  OO 

3               iofi  " 

8  x  10 

35  00 

4  14 

11  x  14 

50  00 

BECK'S  "AUTOGRAPH 

"  RECTILINEAR 

I  LENS. 

NO.                       LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

i                       6^.  inches, 

4     x  5 

30  OO 

3  « 

5     x  8 

35  00 

4                        H  " 

6y2  x  sy2 

50  00 

5                      i3     •  " 

8     x  10 

60  OO 

6  16 

10     x  12 

75  00 

BAUSCH  &  LOMB  OPTICAL  CO.'S  "UNIVERSAL.' 

NO.                       LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

1  inches, 

4     x  5 

26  OO 

7/3  k 

5     x  8 

32  OO 

3                      i°3/8  " 

6^  x  sy2 

40  OO 

4                      4%  " 

8     x  10 

55  00 

5        15  r 

10     x  12 

70  OO 

GUNDLACH'S  RAPID 

RECTIGRAPHIC 

LENS. 

NO.                         LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

1                        5^  inch. 

4     x  5 

$20  OO 

5     x  8 

30  OO 

3  10 

6^  x  sy2 

38  OO 

4  12 

8     x  10 

50  OO 

5         .  *5 

10    x  12 

64  OO 

6                       17  " 

11    x  14 

76  OO 

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VOIGTL^ENDER'S  EURYSCOPE. 

NO.  LENGTH  FOCUS.                     SIZE.  PRICE. 

0  4^/2  inch  4     x  5  $27  00 

1  8  5x8  45  00 

2  10      "  6y2  x  8}4  52  00 

3  11^2  "  8  x  10  65  00 
5  14       '*  11    x  14  87  00 

THE  SUTER  APLANATIC  LENS. 

NO.  LENGTH  FOCUS.                     SIZE.  PRICE. 

2  6^  inches  4     x  5  $28  00 

3  &tt     "  5     x  8  30  00 

4  10^  "  6}4  x  8y  40  00 

5  14^   "  8     x  10  50  00 

ROSS'   RAPID  SYMMETRICAL  LENS. 

NO.  LENGTH  FOCUS.  SIZE  VIEW.  PRICE. 

1  6    inches  4     x  5  $34  00 

2  8}^    "  '  5x8  46  00 

3  1  1  6j4  x  8^  52  00 

4  13      "  8     x  io  68  00 

5  16      "  10    x  12  84  00 

ROSS'   PORTABLE   SYMMETRICAL  LENS. 

NO.  LENGTH   FOCUS.                      SIZE.  PRICE. 

3  5    inches  4     x  5  $28  00 

4  6  5x8  32  00 

6  8  "  6^x8^  48  00 
8  10      "  8     x  10  64  00 

FRANCAIS'    RAPID    RECTILINEAR  LENS. 

NO.  LENGTH  FOCUS.                     SIZE.  PRICE. 

2  7    inches  4     x  5  $32  00 

3  9  5     x  8  38  00 

4  12      "  6y2  x  8^  50  00 

5  14      "  8     x  10  63  00 

6  17      "  10    x  12  84  00 


3i 


WIDE  ANGLE  LENSES. 

"Wide  angle  Lenses  are  used  mostly  for  street  views,  architectural 
effects  in  confined  situations,  and  interiors,  embracing  as  they  do,  an  angle 
of  from  90  to  100  degrees,  they  admit  of  being  much  nearer  to  the  object 
photographed.  They  are  not  so  quick  working  as  those  of  ordinary  angles. 
The  principal  objection  to  their  more  general  use  is  that,  on  account  of 
the  great  width  of  angle,  the  perspective  is  exaggerated,  objects  in  the 
foreground  being  unduly  magnified. 


EXCELSIOR  WIDE  ANGLE  LENS. 


NO. 
I 

2 

3 
4 


LENGTH  FOCUS. 

3^2  inches 

5  " 
554  " 

i%  " 


SIZE. 

4  x  5 

5  x  8 

6y  x  sy2 

8     x  10 


PRICE. 
$10  OO 

15  00 

.  18  00 

2  2  OO 


DARLOT'S  WIDE  ANGLE  HEMISPHERICAL. 


NO. 

LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

2 

3  inches 

4     x  5 

$15  00 

3 

5  " 

ey  x  sy2 

20  00 

4 

8 

8     x  10 

25  00 

BECK'S  "AUTOGRAPH 

"  WIDE  ANGLE. 

NO. 

LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

I 

3  inches 

4     x  5 

$25  00 

2 

4  " 

5     x  8 

30  00 

3 

s  " 

6y2  x  sy2 

37  5° 

4 

7  " 

8     x  10 

50  00 

WIDE   ANGLE  EURYSCOPE. 

NO. 

LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

O 

4}i  inches 

4     x  5 

$29  OO 

I 

sY*  " 

5     x  8 

34  00 

3 

6%  " 

6y2  x  8y2 

39  °o 

4 

7^  " 

8     x  10 

48  00 

BAUSCH  &  LOMB  "  UNIVERSAL"  WIDE 

ANGLE. 

NO. 

LENGTH  FOCUS. 

SIZE. 

PRICE. 

I 

2%.  inches 

4     x  5 

$16  OO 

2 

5     x  8 

28  00 

3 

6y2  x  sy 

36  00 

4 

8     x  10 

44  00 

5 

6%  " 

10    x  1? 

50  OO 

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